Overview

Throughout the Biotechnology course from Manchester Metropolitan University you’ll understand how biological systems can be used to create products or improve processes across a range of industries.

You’ll explore how biotechnology can address the United Nations (UN) Global Goals. Whether it’s revolutionising access to clean water, sanitation and energy, or driving breakthroughs in global health and food security, this course will help you drive impactful change.

With a focus on practical experience, global relevance and career-ready skills, we'll prepare you to lead transformation and make a meaningful impact. That could be in the lab, by influencing policy, or driving innovation in industry and society.

Whatever your future aspirations, you’ll develop the technical and analytical skills demanded by commercial and research biotechnological arenas.

Career opportunities:

Through the Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for what comes next - whether that’s continuing your studies or pursuing your work ambitions.

Through Future Me, you can explore your career plans. And through Rise, you can top up your skills with hundreds of online short courses.

The groundbreaking research with industry means we have unrivalled business connections that can help open doors to your dream career.

You’ll get chances to meet employers, and help preparing for interviews.

And the support doesn’t stop when your course ends. The recent graduates can access services and support to start and boost their careers. As an alumnus, you will have lifelong access to the online career resources.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biotechnology for Clean Energy, Water and Environment
Biotechnology for Good Health, Wellbeing and Zero Hunger
Global Sustainability Challenges
Ethics, Innovation and Industry
Project in Biotechnology
Project in Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

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You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 64 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree of at least 2:2 Honours (or equivalent) quality in a relevant allied subject would normally be expected.
Exceptions may be possible for applicants who can demonstrate highly relevant work experience in industry over several years. Each application is considered on its own merit.
English requirements: IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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Funding

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